The Sashes strike down the Dracolich, and after some debate, agree to destroy the Book of Horrors. For their unfailing service to the city, Rolan gives them titles and noble estates. And to Bane, he gives a heart.

The Sashes strike down the inky menace, and Bane assumes its form to attempt to deceive the Dracolich Deathlord awaiting them in the next room. To the Sashes' alarm, the Dracolich is clutching none other than the Book of Vile Darkness.

Prince Rolan reveals the source of the undead to the adventurers: an evil tome hidden inside the Deathless Palace. Heading to the Hall of the Ancients, an abandoned wing of the palace, the Sashes find themselves fighting an inky, undead monstrosity.